Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)

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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian: Иван Константинович Айвазовский) was a Russian-Armenian painter, celebrated for his mastery in depicting seascapes. Born in 1817 in Feodosia, Crimea, Aivazovsky became one of the most renowned Russian artists of his time, with a career spanning over 60 years during which he created more than 6,000 paintings. His work is characterized by a profound understanding of the play of light on water, capturing the essence of the sea like no other artist of his era.

Aivazovsky's paintings stand out for their dramatic intensity and the emotional depth they evoke. He was particularly adept at illustrating the sea's many moods, from calm, serene waters to tumultuous storms. His ability to depict light, whether it be the tranquil glow of the moon on the water's surface or the fierce blaze of the sun setting over the ocean, was unparalleled. Among his most celebrated works are "The Ninth Wave" and "Among the Waves," both of which showcase his skill in portraying the sea's power and beauty. These masterpieces can be found in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, including the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg and the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

For collectors and experts in the realms of art and antiques, Aivazovsky's oeuvre represents a pinnacle of romantic landscape painting. His works are not only aesthetically magnificent but also embody a rich cultural and historical narrative, making them highly sought after in the art market. If you are passionate about the fusion of culture, art, and history embodied in painting, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky's works are a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and its many faces.

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Date and place of birt:29 july 1817, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:2 may 1900, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Marine painter, Painter
Art school / group:Cimmerian school, Society of Russian Watercolorists
Genre:Military art, Landscape painting, Marine art
Art style:Realism, Romanticism
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Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
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Olga Dmitryevna Forsh (1873 - 1961)
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Vladimir Vladimirovich Dmitriev (1900 - 1948)
Vladimir Vladimirovich Dmitriev
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Georgy Iosifovich Rublev (1902 - 1975)
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Mikhail Andreevich Kopylkov (1946)
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1946
Leonid Gershovich Krivitsky (1932 - 2015)
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Felix Samoilovich Lembersky (1913 - 1970)
Felix Samoilovich Lembersky
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Yaroslav Igorevich Krestovsky (1925 - 2004)
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Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov (1870 - 1947)
Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov
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Anton Mikhailovich Legashov (1798 - 1865)
Anton Mikhailovich Legashov
1798 - 1865
Olga Aleksandrovna Pobedova (Rukavishnikova) (1947)
Olga Aleksandrovna Pobedova (Rukavishnikova)
1947
Carl Timoleon von Neff (1805 - 1877)
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Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev (1939)
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1939
Pyotr Gurievich Korostelyov (1924 - 2017)
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Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov (1941 - 2015)
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Emil Rudolf Weiss (1875 - 1942)
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Simeon Solomon (1840 - 1905)
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Eduard Gaertner (1801 - 1877)
Eduard Gaertner
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Giovanni Cavalleri (1858 - 1934)
Giovanni Cavalleri
1858 - 1934
Jean Capeinick (1838 - 1890)
Jean Capeinick
1838 - 1890
Henri Schäfer (1833 - 1916)
Henri Schäfer
1833 - 1916
Everett Shinn (1876 - 1953)
Everett Shinn
1876 - 1953
Jean Frédéric Schall (1752 - 1825)
Jean Frédéric Schall
1752 - 1825
Louis Derickx (1835 - 1895)
Louis Derickx
1835 - 1895
Jacek Malczewski (1854 - 1929)
Jacek Malczewski
1854 - 1929
George Herbert McCord (1848 - 1909)
George Herbert McCord
1848 - 1909
Thomas Bamford (1861 - 1941)
Thomas Bamford
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Édouard Pail (1851 - 1916)
Édouard Pail
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Joseph Wolf (1820 - 1899)
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Paul Emil Rumpf (1860 - 1948)
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